Chrysler 2010 PT Cruiser - User Guide - Manual (Page 41)

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn the system OFF before
attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back-and-forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using the
least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning
the wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do
not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES